HOTLINE: Monday, Nov. 3

The Arizona Board of Education on Monday is scheduled to consider selecting a new test for assessing whether public school students' learning satisfies state standards. The board will hold a special meeting to consider recommendations of a procurement official, including authorizing the official to award a contract. Students are supposed to start taking a new test next spring. It would replace the current Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards, or AIMS. The high school graduating class of 2016 is the last that will be required by the state to pass AIMS before graduation. Six organizations responded earlier this year to a state request for information on assessment options. The state later sought formal proposals.

United Food Bank Gift of Giving Food Drive

One act of generosity can change a life. Just $1 provides food for 5 meals. Kick-off of the "Gift of Giving Holiday Food Drive" Donations support the local food banks as well as The Salvation Army FOCUS on the Gobble Give Scan Cards Turkeys complete a holiday meal and many families will go without. Each Gobble Give Scan Card represents a turkey for a family in need What special offer is Fry's offering for Gobble Give Scan Card purchasers? (10% off your grocery bill from Nov. 28-30th)

Fry's Food Store at 101 & Shea

10450 N 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Robison Orthodontics: Candy Buyback

Cash for you, Cash for your school & treats for the troops. Bring your candy to our office and earn $2.00/lb for you & $2.00/lb for your school! $500 BONUS to the school with the largest donation All candy will be sent to our troops overseas for a special treat!

How it works- after the trick or treating is finished, bring your candy to one of our locations:

If you've got kids, you've probably got piles of Halloween candy left-over. What to do with it all? You can actually cook with it, and whip up a recipe.... We're with Lucia Schnitzer of Luci's Healthy Marketplace... she's got some ideas for mixing Halloween candy and everyday food. Want to keep it healthy? She offers tips on better chocolates you can use in the same recipes, for a healthier twist.